WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 electronically
translates data, such as invoices, purchase orders, and billing forms,
for exchange with trading partners either via the Information Exchange
commerce engine or by using MQ messaging queues supported on a variety of
operating systems and the MQSeries Services offering.

The WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 Client requires a
Pentium® PC with a minimum 64 MB RAM and open database connectivity
(ODBC) to the server systems.

Planned Availability Date

April 26, 2002

Description

With WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1, you can create
application data mappings to be used as a stand-alone EDI integrated with
other applications through APIs, on either an AIX or Windows 2000
platform for real-time processing. The application data mappings convert
from/into proprietary EDI standards, including but not limited to, ANSI
X.12, UN/EDIFACT, and UCS. WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms
V3.1 supports subsets of the published ANSI X 12, and UN/EDIFACT
standards, as interpreted by industries such as transportation,
electronics, automotive, petroleum, healthcare, insurance, and
manufacturing.

WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 Features

MQSeries message queuing support

WebSphere Data Interchange can now be driven by MQ messages to allow
additional integration with WebSphere MQ Integrator by allowing WebSphere
MQ Integrator to control the operation of WebSphere Data Interchange and
cooperate in transformation of EDI messages. Use the MQSeries Queue
profile to associate logical names with real MQSeries Queues. The
Network Profile (NETPROF) communication field now has a new VANI value,
VANIMQ.

SAP status records extracted during translation

You can now specify the SAPUPDT keyword in the Continuous Receive
profile. Now WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 can
write status records to the SAP status flat file when it writes the
record to the database. WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms
V3.1 marks the SAP status records when they have been extracted and uses
the REMOVE to see if the record to be removed has been extracted.

Expanded EDI control number assignment

WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 allows the assignment
of document control numbers by sender/receiver pairing and transaction
ID. Each control number pairing can be viewed from the server interfaces
and from the Client interface. Fields in Trading Partner profile are
control number masks for use during the creation of a new control number.

Reduced trading partner setup

You can now maintain the address field and comment field of the Trading
Partner profile using the server interfaces.

Event log conversion into a administrative database table

The Event Log can now be a database table that can be viewed via the
WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 View menu. You can
also select criteria and execute the Event log Archive process via a
PERFORM command. Event logging also can now be completely turned off.

Envelope profile export and import from received maps

You can now create, update, and delete Envelope Profiles using the
WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 client.

"Where used" on data format fields

You can now specify a forward or backward search string to search image
data in the Transaction Store.

Standards compliance checking

You can now have the translator check every segment of an EDI transaction
that flows through a map. When specified by map, WebSphere Data
Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 will compliance check all segments of
a document against the appropriate EDI standard.

XML Translation

WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 supports ADF to XML
and XML to ADF translation. In addition double translation from EDI to
XML is also achievable.

WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 Client:
A WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 Client is
included with the product. It is implemented for a 32-bit, Windows 95,
98, and 2000 client/server architecture and is designed for a Pentium PC
with a minimum 64 MB RAM. It should also have open database connectivity
(ODBC) to the server system.

Euro Currency

This program is not impacted by euro currency.

Product Positioning

WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 is designed to provide
a powerful data translation and transaction management solution that can
grow with a customer's EDI or electronic commerce requirements. Enhanced
integration with WebSphere MQ Integrator allows WebSphere Data
Interchange to add EDI functionality to the premier EAI solution.
WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 is also designed to
help you get a quick start on EDI by enabling communication with your
trading partner either via Information Exchange commerce engine by using
Expedite software or MQSeries messaging queues, which supports many
diverse platforms, including HP, Sun, AIX, Windows, and others.

For more information, refer to the WebSphere Data Interchange Web site:

Statement of Direction

It is IBM's intent, in subsequent product releases, to further integrate
WebSphere Data Interchange with WebSphere MQ Integrator and other
WebSphere products, protecting your investment in WebSphere Data
Interchange today, and the WebSphere family now and in the future.

The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order
number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will
automatically receive notifications by e-mail. Customers who want to
subscribe, can visit the PNS Web site location at:

The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items.
Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via
credit card. Furthermore, a large number of publications are available
online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of
charge.

Note:
PNS subscribers most often order their publications via the Publication
Center.

Displayable Softcopy Publications:
WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 Manuals are
offered in displayable softcopy form. The displayable manuals are part
of the basic machine-readable material. The files are shipped as PDF
files on the same media type as the basic machine-readable CD-ROM.

These displayable manuals can be used with the Adobe Acrobat licensed
programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions for
use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.

Technical Information

Hardware Requirements

For the Server

Any server capable of running the AIX® or Windows® 2000 operating
system

A CD-ROM Drive for installing the distributed material

Required network hardware and communication connection

Additional requirements for Windows 2000:

Intel® Pentium® III processor at 933 MHz, or faster

1024 MB memory

Storage device with a minimum of 8 GB free space

For the Client

Any Workstation with an Intel Pentium processor and a storage device with
a minimum of 8 GB free space

WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 Client Requirements:
WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 Client is a
32-bit Windows 95, 98, or 2000 application designed to run on an Intel
Pentium PC with a minimum of 128 MB RAM.

DB2 Connect® Personal Edition V7.2

This should include a client/server architecture with open database
connectivity (ODBC) to the server.

Planning Information

Customer Responsibilities:
WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 contains the
applicable IBM License agreement, and Licence Information (LI) and will
be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program.
The License and LI will be stored in a directory called LICENSE.TXT for
future reference.

Packaging Information:
The following items are shipped with the product

This program when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM
license agreement, and LI, if appropriate and will be presented for
acceptance at the time of installation of the program. The license and
LI will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT for future
reference.

Security, Auditability, and Control

It is recommended that a data security facility is used with WebSphere
Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communication facilities.

Ordering Information

WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 has a Charge Unit
called a Capacity Unit. Multiple Capacity Units will need to be
purchased depending on the applicable processor group WebSphere Data
Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1 has been installed on.

Media Packages

For this program, the Program License Charge Unit is based on the number
of processors by server. Capacity Units are available in units of one,
and are required for
every
machine on which the WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms V3.1
is installed. The program includes the WebSphere Data Interchange for
Multiplatforms V3.1 Client, which may be used either on the same
processor as that on which the program's server code is running, or on no
more that one other Intel-based machine.

No separate server authorizations are required to license any other
component part of the media package.

The number of Capacity Units required for use of the program on any
machine is based on the number of symmetrical multiprocessors (SMP) in
the machine, as per the following table:

Note:
Intel machines include compatible processors such as Cyrix and AMD.

Where a server has the ability separately to partition or subset its SMPs
in such a way that it is necessary to run multiple copies of the
operating system in each subset, the number of charge units or use
authorizations required will be based on the above tiering, and each
partition or subset will need to be separately licensed. No other
restriction of use of SMPs qualifies for any reduced capacity unit
requirement.

Users should retain their original product and Capacity Units as Proof of
Entitlement (PoE).

Part
Description Number
WebSphere Data Interchange Media Package BA05GIE
English

Terms and Conditions

Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement
are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered
outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do
not include Software Maintenance.

This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred
to as Software Subscription and Technical Support.

LI Form Number:
L-TMAN-56EEEB

Limited Warranty Applies:
Yes

Program Services:
Available until June 30, 2003

Money-Back Guarantee:
30-day, money-back guarantee, applicable to the first instance per
customer enterprise. The money-back guarantee will commence on the
invoice date.

Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer:
Yes

Volume Orders (IVO):
No

Passport Advantage Applies:
Yes and through the Passport Advantage Web site at:

MQSeries:
The program includes a copy of MQSeries ("MQSeries"). For each PoE,
you are authorized to install and use MQSeries in association with your
use of the WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms product. You
are authorized to install two copies of MQSeries for use with the
WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms product. You are
authorized to use MQSeries only with messages generated for the WebSphere
Data Interchange for Multiplatforms product, and not for other purposes.
To use MQSeries for other purposes, you must acquire a separate
nonrestricted PoE for an MQSeries software product that authorizes such
use.

DB2:
The Program includes a copy of the DB2 Universal Database®
("DB2"). For each PoE, you are authorized to install and use DB2 in
association with your use of the WebSphere Data Interchange for
Multiplatforms. You are authorized to install one copy of DB2 for use
with the product. You are authorized to use DB2 only for the storage and
management of data generated by the WebSphere Data Interchange product,
and not for other data management purposes. To use DB2 for other
purposes, you must acquire a separate nonrestricted PoE for a DB2
Database software product, which authorizes such use.

Software Maintenance Applies:
Yes

Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Subscription and
Technical Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement.
Installation and technical support for the products announced in this
letter is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM
International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances
customer productivity by providing voice and/or electronic access into
the IBM support organizations.

IBM includes Software Maintenance with each program acquired during the
coverage period. Coverage period means the period commencing on the date
you acquire the program up to the first or second anniversary date,
depending on whether you acquired coverage for one or two anniversaries.
The coverage period for software maintenance acquired in the two months
preceding an anniversary date will be extended to the next applicable
anniversary date.

While your Software Maintenance is in effect: IBM provides you
assistance for your (1) routine, short duration installation and usage
(how-to) questions; and (2) code-related questions. IBM provides
assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to
your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the
normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support
center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.). IBM
provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Consult your IBM Software Support Guide for further details at:

Software Maintenance does not include assistance for (1) the design and
development of applications, (2) your use of programs in other than their
specified operating environment or (3) failures caused by products for
which IBM is not responsible under this Agreement.

For more information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, refer to the
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement Software Announcement
201-202
, dated July 10, 2001, or visit:

Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees:
No

iSeries Software Subscription Applies:
No

Variable Charges Apply:
No

Educational Allowance Available:
Not applicable

Prices

The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for
the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices
may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to
change without notice. For additional information and current prices,
contact your local IBM representative.

Passport Advantage:
For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your authorized IBM
Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the
Passport Advantage Web site:

Customer Financing:
IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified
commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40
countries. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit
Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and
availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global
Financing organization. Country organizations are listed at: